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Brownseh Family History

Brownseh Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brownlee, Browne, Brownley, Browner, Brownson, Brown, Brouse, Bronte

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Where is the Brownseh family from?

You can see how Brownseh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownseh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Brownseh families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownseh's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Brownseh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownseh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownseh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brownseh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Brownseh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownseh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Brownseh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brownseh. For the veterans among your Brownseh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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